Restate
Restate the following question: How does she get to school?
She gets to school by...
Restate and answer this question: How many periods are in our school day?
There are 4 periods in our school day.
or
The amount of periods in our school day are 4.
When using a direct quote to copy information directly from the text what do you need to use?
Quotation marks
What should you explain in this step?
How the evidence supports your answer.
What should your last sentence in a RACES response do?
Wrap up your main idea or re-emphasize your answer.
Restate this question: “Why do Dudley students participate in Panther Pride events?”
Dudley students participate in Panther Pride events because...
Restate and answer this question: "What is the word for the time and place of a story?"
The word for the time and place of a story is called setting.
Why is citing evidence important in your writing?
It supports your answer and shows proof from the text.
True or False- Your explanation should be the same as your restate.
False, it should describe the importance of your evidence.
Which is the better concluding sentence and why?
A) “That’s why it matters; the text says Panthers always show pride.”
B) “These details show that Panther Pride is more than school spirit—it’s a way of life at Dudley.”
B is better because it wraps up the paragraph clearly and powerfully.
Restate this question: "How does the character’s point of view influence the events in the story?"
The character's point of view influences the events in the story by...
Restate and answer this question: "What is the primary difference between the literary elements tone and mood?"
The primary difference between the literary elements tone and mood is tone is the author's attitude and mood is the feeling the reader gets from the story.
What are the two ways you can cite evidence?
Describe each one.
Direct Quote - copying information directly from the text with "quotation marks"
Paraphrasing - Using the information form the text but changing the sentence and using your own words
“This shows that the character is brave because...”
...he stood up to the bully even though he was afraid. (Answers my vary)
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Restate this question: "Which sentence best states the central idea of the passage?"
The sentence that best states the central idea of the passage is...
Restate and answer this question: "What are the three reasons an author may write a text?"
The three reasons an author may write a text is to inform, persuade or entertain.
What is one transition phrase you may use while citing evidence?
According to the text,
The author says/states,
The text says/states,
In paragraph ____ it says/states, etc.
What is one transition phrase you may use while "explaining"?
For example..
In conclusion...
This shows...
The text says or demonstrates...
Why should a student avoid ending a RACES response with “That’s why I think that”?
It sounds informal and vague; a strong conclusion should restate the key point and sound confident and academic.
Restate this question: "What effect does the author’s word choice have on the meaning of the text?"
The effect the author's word choice has on the meaning of the text is....
Restate and answer this question: "Which literary term refers to the emotional meaning or connection attached to a word?"
The literary element that refers to the emotional meaning or connection attached to a word is connotation.
Fix this citation:
“Dudley’s teachers help a lot.” (school website)
According to the Dudley website, “Dudley’s teachers help students reach their academic goals.”
Which is a better explanation and why?
“This proves the friend was helpful.”
or
"This shows the character cares because he helped his friend.”
The second one, because it clearly explains how the action connects to the character trait.
Write a summary sentence that wraps up this response:
"Dudley students participate in community service projects like food drives and cleanup events because they care about giving back."
"These examples show that Dudley students value service and are committed to supporting their community." (Answers may vary)